Patti J Clark
- Title
- Associate Professor, College of Aeronautics; Program Coordinator, Master of Aviation Maintenance
- clark092@erau.edu Email
- Department
- Department of Aeronautics
- College
- College of Aviation

Biography
Dr. Clark holds a Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics as well as a Master of Aeronautical Science (Management and Safety specializations) from the Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach Campus. Dr. Clark also holds Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration with a specialization in Aeronautical Science Management from Northcentral University in Prescott Valley, AZ.
Organizations: Dr. Clark is a member of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Professional Aviation Maintenance Association,Women in Aviation International and the Project Management Institute
Awards and Experience: Dr. Clark began her career in aviation in military service as an aircraft jet engine mechanic. She followed that career path through several USAF Reserve and Guard assignments. After leaving military service, she continued to work with the USAF as an aircraft and engine Air Force Engineering Technical Services (AFETS) specialist. She recently retired from the USAF as an Environmental Program Manager with 23 years of total service.
Dr. Clark also has many years of experience working in consulting roles on aviation, environment and safety projects. Additionally she has commercial airport management experience and served on a number of aviation-related committees or panels. Sustainability in the aviation industry, aviation maintenance workforce development and airport efficiency indicators are Dr. Clark's primary research interests.
Dr. Clark is a certified Project Management Professional by the Project Management Instituted, a Certified Member of the American Association of Airport Executives, and a certified Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Technician by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Education
- Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration: Aeronautical Science Management, Northcentral University
- M.A.S. - Master of Aeronautical Science in Aviation Aerospace Management and Aviation Aerospace Safety Systems, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- A.S. - Associate of Science in Professional Aeronautics, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Ratings and Certificates
Currently Teaching
- AMNT 429: Adv Tech Design Prod Arcrft SS
- AMNT 322: Aircraft Inspect & Sch'd Maint
- MAVM 609: Aircraft Maintenance Mgmt
- MAVM 615: Strategic Mgmt Global MRO Ops
- RSCH 700A: Thesis I
- RSCH 700B: Thesis II
Publications
- The Journey Toward Sustainability: Positive Impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance Index on Transportation. Publications (2025)
- Sustainability Reporting on Dublin Airport: A Case Study Publications (2021)
- Viability and Application of Mounting Personal PID VOC Sensors to Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Publications (2021)
- Bias and Trends in Student Evaluations in Online Higher Education Settings Publications (2020)
- Concurrent Sessions: Session 5A - Professionalism & Leadership in Aviation National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS) (2020)
- The Universality of Communication: Preparing the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS) (2020)
- The Airport Industry and Community Engagement: An Airport Social Responsibility (ASR) Model Publications (2019)
- STEM and Sustainability: Creating Aviation Professional Change Agents Publications (2019)
- UAS Maintenance: A Critical Component in Maintaining Airworthiness National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS) (2018)
- From Sensors to Knowledge: The Challenge of Training the Next Generation of Data Analysts Publications (2018)
- Building Small Commercial Airport Clusters to Increase Marketing Capability Publications (2018)
- Hazards and Mitigation Measures in Aerospace Non-Destructive Testing International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace (2018)
- UAS Maintenance: A Critical Component in Maintaining Airworthiness International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace (2018)
- What's in your Toolkit? (Panel Session) Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University LEAD-ER Program (2016)
- Air Quality: An Emerging Issue in the Airport Industry Aviation / Aeronautics / Aerospace International Research Conference (2014)
- Session F: Topics in Commercial Aviation Aviation / Aeronautics / Aerospace International Research Conference (2014)